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Lilly Ph3 Orforglipron T2DM Topline Results

Lilly announced topline results from its first Ph3 pivotal orforglipron (oral QD GLP-1RA) trial (ACHIEVE-1; view CT.gov record) demonstrating -1.5% reduction in A1C and -7.9% weight loss at the highest dose (36mg) at Week 40. For context, ACHIEVE-1 (n=559) evaluated the safety and efficacy of orforglipron vs placebo in adults with T2DM and inadequate glycemic control with diet and exercise alone. Lilly’s stock increased ~15% following the announcement. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights from the ACHIEVE-1 trial, including readthrough to other obesity assets in development.

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Abbott Q1 ’25 Earnings Update 

Abbott hosted its Q1’25 earnings call (press release; infographic). Of note, there was minimal discussion of Abbott’s CGM business in prepared remarks and no questions from analysts during Q&A. Abbott’s CEO Rob Ford specifically stated, “I found it interesting we did not get a single Libre question, so you guys are very concerned on tariffs and macro…” Below, FENIX provides brief highlights and insights from the call.

About The Author

Matthew Maryniak

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President of Fenix Group International

Matthew has been a thought leader in the high-growth therapeutic areas of diabetes and cardiovascular medicine since 2006, making regular attendance at large and small CV/met scientific meetings and an architect of novel methods for assessing market opportunities. He has over a decade of experience in leading CV/met consulting engagements, is a published author in PM360 and Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics, and has been quoted in The Pink Sheet on anti-thrombotics.

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Zealand Accelerates Hiring & Initiates New Ph2 Petrelintide Study; Merck Licenses Oral Drug Delivery Platform; MetaVia Ph1 Obesity Results; Skye Preclinical Obesity Results 

A series of cardiometabolic-related news items has been observed from Zealand Pharmaceuticals, Merck, MetaVia, and Skye Bioscience. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for the respective news items.

About The Author

Matthew Maryniak

|
President of Fenix Group International

Matthew has been a thought leader in the high-growth therapeutic areas of diabetes and cardiovascular medicine since 2006, making regular attendance at large and small CV/met scientific meetings and an architect of novel methods for assessing market opportunities. He has over a decade of experience in leading CV/met consulting engagements, is a published author in PM360 and Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics, and has been quoted in The Pink Sheet on anti-thrombotics.

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Pfizer Discontinues Danuglipron in Obesity; Verve Shares Initial Ph1b HeFH/CAD Data; Novo Warns Against Counterfeit Ozempic; Syntis Announces Preliminary Data in Obesity 

A series of cardiometabolic-related news items has been observed from Pfizer, Verve Therapeutics, Novo Nordisk, and Syntis Bio. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for the respective news items.

About The Author

Matthew Maryniak

|
President of Fenix Group International

Matthew has been a thought leader in the high-growth therapeutic areas of diabetes and cardiovascular medicine since 2006, making regular attendance at large and small CV/met scientific meetings and an architect of novel methods for assessing market opportunities. He has over a decade of experience in leading CV/met consulting engagements, is a published author in PM360 and Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics, and has been quoted in The Pink Sheet on anti-thrombotics.

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Dexcom Receives FDA Clearance for G7 15 Day CGM

Dexcom announced it received FDA clearance for its G7 15 Day CGM for people over the age of 18 with diabetes. The G7 15 Day CGM is expected to launch in H2 2025, and the company noted it is working to ensure its new CGM is compatible with its current insulin pump partners at launch. Recall, in October 2024, Dexcom disclosed that it submitted the 15 Day for FDA approval (previous FENIX insight). Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights on the approval.

About The Author

Matthew Maryniak

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President of Fenix Group International

Matthew has been a thought leader in the high-growth therapeutic areas of diabetes and cardiovascular medicine since 2006, making regular attendance at large and small CV/met scientific meetings and an architect of novel methods for assessing market opportunities. He has over a decade of experience in leading CV/met consulting engagements, is a published author in PM360 and Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics, and has been quoted in The Pink Sheet on anti-thrombotics.

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Lilly Initiates New Ph1 Eloralintide + Tirzepatide Study and DTC TV Ad; Another Integration with LillyDirect; Biophytis Confirms Ph2 Obesity Study Plans 

A series of cardiometabolic-related news items has been observed from Lilly, Nurx, and Biophytis. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for the respective news items.

About The Author

Matthew Maryniak

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President of Fenix Group International

Matthew has been a thought leader in the high-growth therapeutic areas of diabetes and cardiovascular medicine since 2006, making regular attendance at large and small CV/met scientific meetings and an architect of novel methods for assessing market opportunities. He has over a decade of experience in leading CV/met consulting engagements, is a published author in PM360 and Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics, and has been quoted in The Pink Sheet on anti-thrombotics.

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Obesity Spotlight: Roche’s Journey to Commercialization 

In the third installment of FENIX’s Obesity Spotlight Series, FENIX has conducted a deep dive analysis of Roche’s strategy to enter the obesity space. The analysis includes insights into Roche’s approach to external partnerships and acquisitions, including thoughts on how the Carmot acquisition may not be progressing as planned. Recall, Roche recently entered into a co-development and co-commercialization partnership with Zealand for petrelintide, which represents the largest deal across any therapy area and stage of development for a single asset (previous FENIX insight).

About The Author

Matthew Maryniak

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President of Fenix Group International

Matthew has been a thought leader in the high-growth therapeutic areas of diabetes and cardiovascular medicine since 2006, making regular attendance at large and small CV/met scientific meetings and an architect of novel methods for assessing market opportunities. He has over a decade of experience in leading CV/met consulting engagements, is a published author in PM360 and Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics, and has been quoted in The Pink Sheet on anti-thrombotics.

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Novo Invests in Brazil Manufacturing Facility; Teladoc Launches Cardiometabolic Health Program 

Two cardiometabolic news items have been observed: Novo Nordisk announced a $1.09B investment to boost manufacturing capacity in Brazil (view press release); and Teladoc Health announced the launch of a new cardiometabolic health program (view press release). Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for the respective news items.

About The Author

Matthew Maryniak

|
President of Fenix Group International

Matthew has been a thought leader in the high-growth therapeutic areas of diabetes and cardiovascular medicine since 2006, making regular attendance at large and small CV/met scientific meetings and an architect of novel methods for assessing market opportunities. He has over a decade of experience in leading CV/met consulting engagements, is a published author in PM360 and Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics, and has been quoted in The Pink Sheet on anti-thrombotics.

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Lilly Initiates Ph3 Tirzepatide T1DM Study; AOMs Left Out of Medicare Coverage; Ypsomed and Sidekick Partner for Obesity; GLP-1 Scientists Win Breakthrough Prize

A series of cardiometabolic new items has been observed from Lilly, CMS, Ypsomed/Sidekick Health, and Breakthrough Prize Foundation. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for the respective news items.

About The Author

Matthew Maryniak

|
President of Fenix Group International

Matthew has been a thought leader in the high-growth therapeutic areas of diabetes and cardiovascular medicine since 2006, making regular attendance at large and small CV/met scientific meetings and an architect of novel methods for assessing market opportunities. He has over a decade of experience in leading CV/met consulting engagements, is a published author in PM360 and Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics, and has been quoted in The Pink Sheet on anti-thrombotics.

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Novo’s Executive Team Changes; knownwell Integrates with LillyDirect; Meitheal Launches Generic Liraglutide; CVS Caremark Partners with Omada 

A series of cardiometabolic-related news items has been observed from Novo Nordisk, Lilly, Meitheal Pharmaceuticals, and Omada Health. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for the respective news items. 

About The Author

Matthew Maryniak

|
President of Fenix Group International

Matthew has been a thought leader in the high-growth therapeutic areas of diabetes and cardiovascular medicine since 2006, making regular attendance at large and small CV/met scientific meetings and an architect of novel methods for assessing market opportunities. He has over a decade of experience in leading CV/met consulting engagements, is a published author in PM360 and Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics, and has been quoted in The Pink Sheet on anti-thrombotics.

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